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Brookings public meetings in 2021

53 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 13, 2021

City Council

Council to consider $4.175M water system upgrade loan and other actions

The Brookings City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a resolution to accept a $4.175 million Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund award for water system upgrades, a speed zone investigation on Chetco Avenue, and an audit report for fiscal year 2021. The agenda also includes consent calendar items and informational reports, such as a golf course update and wastewater treatment plant sampling events.

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✓ Decided: Council moves speed zone change to workshop after motion fails

The Council approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $38,177 contract for wastewater testing and a $159,977 diesel tank removal project. A proposed speed zone change on Chetco Avenue failed due to lack of a second, but was moved to a workshop for further discussion. The Council also extended a fee waiver for benevolent meal services and accepted the FY 2021 audit.

Tue Dec 7, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide 5 conditional use permits

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold quasi-judicial public hearings on five conditional use permit applications, making decisions on each. One application seeks to allow short-term rentals at a duplex, while four applications from local churches request permits to operate benevolent meal services facilities. The commission will also elect a chair and vice-chair and approve prior meeting minutes.

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Mon Dec 6, 2021

City Council

Council to discuss replacing Kidtown playground

The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the replacement of the Kidtown playground. The discussion will include a cost estimate, an assessment, community survey results, and citizen testimonies. No formal decisions are expected at this workshop.

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Mon Nov 8, 2021

City Council

Council to approve $385,000 water system purchase and two construction contracts

The Brookings City Council will consider approving a $385,000 purchase and sale agreement for a caisson structure, pipeline, and easements related to the Chetco River water supply, as well as awarding contracts for the 7th Street Waterline Replacement Project and the Marine Drive Reservoir Interior Painting Project. The meeting also includes a consent calendar, public comments, and staff reports. No other major policy decisions are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves caisson purchase, waterline and reservoir contracts

The Brookings City Council approved three major items: a purchase and sale agreement with Freeman Trusts for a caisson structure, pipeline, and easement; a $326,019 contract with Tidewater Contractors for the 7th Street waterline replacement; and a $515,880 contract with HCI Industrial & Marine Coatings for the Marine Drive Reservoir interior painting. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included public presentations and approval of the consent calendar.

Tue Nov 2, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on two short-term rental permits

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two Conditional Use Permit applications for short-term rentals at 17338 West Blueberry and 1099 Parkview. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 5 meeting and hear public comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves two short-term rental permits

The Brookings Planning Commission approved two Conditional Use Permits for short-term rentals at 17338 West Blueberry and 1099 Parkview Drive, each by a 5-0 vote. Both approvals were based on staff findings and subject to conditions of approval, and final orders were also approved for each.

Mon Oct 25, 2021

City Council

Council to consider ADU code changes, meal service permit, KCIW extension

The Brookings City Council will consider several items at its October 25, 2021 meeting, including a proposed extension of a memorandum of understanding with KCIW, revisions to the Land Development Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, and a conditional use permit for benevolent meal services. The council will also issue a Red Ribbon Week proclamation and handle routine consent calendar items like approving minutes and financials.

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✓ Decided: Council denies KCIW MOU extension, adopts ADU and meal service ordinances

The Brookings City Council unanimously denied extending the KCIW Memorandum of Understanding, adopted Ordinance 21-0-794 revising Land Development Code for Accessory Dwelling Units, and adopted Ordinance 21-0-795 granting a Conditional Use Permit for benevolent meal services. The council also waived Conditional Use Permit fees for applicants within 90 days.

Mon Oct 25, 2021

City Council

City Council to decide on land development code revisions

The City Council will hold a public hearing to make decisions on two proposed ordinances. These items involve revisions to the Brookings Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units and benevolent meal services.

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Mon Oct 11, 2021

City Council

Council to approve water loan agreement and budget transfers

The Brookings City Council will consider two resolutions transferring appropriations from contingency and carryover funds for FY 2021-22, and a Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund agreement with Business Oregon. The agenda also includes public presentations, consent calendar items (including cancelling two future meetings), and informational review of September vouchers.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $4.175M water loan agreement

The Brookings City Council met on October 11, 2021, and took several unanimous actions. It approved the consent calendar, which included canceling the November 22 and December 27, 2021 council meetings. The council also adopted two resolutions transferring appropriations for insurance costs and carryover funds, and authorized the City Manager to enter into a $4,175,000 Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund agreement with Business Oregon.

Tue Oct 5, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews code revisions for Benevolent Meal Kitchen

The Brookings Planning Commission is reviewing supplemental materials for File No. LDC-2-21, which concerns code revisions related to the Benevolent Meal Kitchen. The packet includes letters from local residents and church representatives, as well as state regulations regarding temporary restaurant licenses. No specific vote or decision is recorded in this agenda document.

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Tue Oct 5, 2021

Planning Commission

Brookings Planning Commission to consider code changes for housing and meal services

The Planning Commission will hold legislative hearings to make recommendations to the City Council regarding two municipal code amendments. The proposed changes involve removing rental restrictions on Accessory Dwelling Units and establishing rules for 'Benevolent Meal Service' in residential zones.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends deleting workforce housing rule, adding meal service rules

The Brookings Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend City Council approval of deleting paragraph D from the Workforce Housing code (File LDC-1-21). It also voted 3-2 to recommend approval of adding a Benevolent Meal Service definition, conditional use, and standards (File LDC-2-21), with one commissioner recused. The commission approved the September 7, 2021 minutes (5-0, one abstention).

Mon Sep 27, 2021

City Council

Brookings City Council to recognize service, yards, and proclaim Bully Prevention Month

The Brookings City Council is meeting to handle routine business: recognizing Bob Schaefer's years of service, naming Yard of the Month winners, and proclaiming October 2021 as Bully Prevention Month. The council will also approve the September 13, 2021 minutes and accept the August 2021 financial reports. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Brookings Council approves consent calendar, honors 40-year employee

The Brookings City Council met on September 27, 2021, and approved the consent calendar, which included the September 13 meeting minutes and August 2021 financials, by unanimous vote. The meeting also included ceremonial items, such as recognizing Bob Schaefer for 40 years of service and issuing a Bully Prevention Proclamation. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the consent calendar approval.

Thu Sep 23, 2021

Parks and Recreation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission adds public art discussion to agenda, plans Kidtown workshop

The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission approved the May 27, 2021 minutes and added a discussion item on public art in parks to the agenda. They discussed options for replacing the aging Kidtown playground, with costs ranging from $230,000 to $560,000, and scheduled a community workshop for October 18 to gather input. No formal decisions were made on the playground replacement or other items.

Mon Sep 13, 2021

City Council

Council to consider bulk water deal, vacuum truck purchase, health center support letter

The Brookings City Council will consider a temporary bulk water purchase agreement with Da-Tone, approve a vacuum truck purchase, and decide on a support letter for Coast Community Health Center. The agenda also includes routine consent items like approving prior minutes and a liquor license application, plus a proclamation for National Emblem Club Week.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $399,937 vacuum truck purchase and bulk water deal

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including minutes, a liquor license, and planning minutes. They authorized the City Manager to finalize a temporary bulk water purchase agreement with DaTone Rock Products Inc., and to purchase a vacuum truck from Owen Equipment for $399,937 with financing up to $200,000. The Mayor was authorized to sign a support letter for Coast Community Health Center. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM.

Tue Sep 7, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on two short-term rental permits

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold quasi-judicial public hearings to decide on two Conditional Use Permit applications for short-term rentals at 407 Buena Vista Loop and 541 Fern Avenue. Staff recommends approval for the Buena Vista Loop application, subject to conditions. The meeting also includes approval of the August 3, 2021 minutes and other routine business.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves two short-term rental permits

The Brookings Planning Commission approved two Conditional Use Permits for short-term rentals: one at 407 Buena Vista Loop (CUP-9-21) and one at 541 Fern Avenue (CUP-10-21). Both approvals were based on the staff report and conditions of approval, with 6-0 votes. The applicant for the Buena Vista property clarified that garage guest quarters are not part of the rental, and no public opposition was voiced at either hearing.

Mon Aug 30, 2021

City Council

City Council workshop to discuss municipal code revisions

The City Council will hold a workshop to review proposed changes to the Brookings Municipal Code. The discussion focuses on revisions regarding benevolent meal services and accessory dwelling units.

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Mon Aug 23, 2021

City Council

Brookings City Council to review street paving projects and park fee waivers

The City Council will consider approving the 2021-22 street paving projects, including Tidewater Task Order #10. The agenda also includes a request to waive park use fees for the Wild Rogue Relay and a USGS agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council awards street paving bid to Tidewater Contractors

The Brookings City Council approved the 2021-22 street paving projects, awarding the bid to Tidewater Contractors and authorizing the City Manager to sign Task Order #10. The council also waived park use fees for the Wild Rogue Relay, appointed Bill Hamilton to the Planning Commission, and approved the consent calendar.

Mon Aug 9, 2021

City Council

Brookings City Council to review Fern Drive project, neighborhood petition

The Brookings City Council meets August 9, 2021, to consider consent items, a Fern Drive improvement task order, and an update on a neighborhood petition. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearings scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council waives commercial kitchen fees in residential zones for 120 days

The Brookings City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar and authorized the City Manager to sign a task order for engineering services for the Fern Drive Improvement Project. The Council also agreed to hold a joint workshop with the Planning Commission to discuss possible changes to the municipal code and conditional use permits, and voted unanimously to waive fees for commercial kitchens in residential zones for 120 days.

Tue Aug 3, 2021

Planning Commission

Brookings Planning Commission to decide on short-term rental permit and property partition

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two quasi-judicial applications: a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 545 Hassett Street and a partition of a .40-acre parcel at 17163 Parkview Drive. The commission will make decisions on both matters, with staff recommending approval for the short-term rental.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves short-term rental CUP at 545 Hassett St

The Brookings Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-8-21) to operate a short-term rental at 545 Hassett Street, with a 5-0 vote. The permit is subject to the findings and conditions in the staff report. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 6, 2021 meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

Mon Aug 2, 2021

City Council

Brookings council workshop to weigh vacation rental rules and ADU policies

The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss vacation rental regulations, including state Senate Bill 621 and sample code from Yachats, and to consider accessory dwelling unit (ADU) policies with materials from Curry County and Gold Beach. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

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Mon Jul 26, 2021

City Council

Council to appoint BCRAA member via Resolution 21-R-1212

The Brookings City Council will consider a resolution to make an appointment to the Brookings Community Recreation and Aquatic Association (BCRAA). The agenda also includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and June financial reports, plus recognition of the Yard of the Month winners.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Ed Schreiber to airport authority board

The Brookings City Council held a brief meeting and approved the consent calendar, which included the July 12, 2021 council minutes and June financials. The council also adopted Resolution 21-R-1212, appointing Ed Schreiber as primary representative and Janell Howard as alternate to the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority Board of Commissioners, with Schreiber's term ending October 3, 2023. All votes were unanimous.

Thu Jul 22, 2021

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks commission to review MOU for garden club maintenance

The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss updates on parks and events. A key item is the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Brookings Harbor Garden Club to maintain the Azalea Park Formal Gardens, which was previously approved by the City Council. The commission will also receive updates on park maintenance and upcoming events.

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Mon Jul 12, 2021

City Council

Brookings City Council to consider fee waivers, contract amendments, and fee schedule update

The Brookings City Council is meeting to consider several administrative items, including waiving park rental fees for a local arts festival, amending contracts with Jacobs and Dyer Partnership, and updating the city's master fee schedule. The agenda also includes consent calendar items and informational reports on June vouchers.

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✓ Decided: Council waives park fees for Festival of Art in the Park

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including minutes from June 28, 2021, and Planning Commission minutes from June 1, 2021. They voted to waive park use and picnic table rental fees for the Pelican Bay Arts Association's Festival of Art in the Park. The Council also authorized the City Manager to sign amendments to contracts with Jacobs Engineering and Dyer, and adopted Resolution 21-R-1211 updating the Master Fee Schedule.

Tue Jul 6, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission approves three short-term rental permits in residential zones

The Brookings Planning Commission held quasi-judicial public hearings to decide on three Conditional Use Permit applications for short-term rentals. Staff recommended approval for all three properties, citing compliance with parking, traffic, and neighborhood impact criteria. The agenda also included the approval of minutes from the June 1, 2021 meeting and a report from planning staff.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves two short-term rental permits in Brookings

The Brookings Planning Commission approved two Conditional Use Permits for short-term rentals at 543 Cushing Court and 630 Mardon Court, both by 5-0 votes. The first permit was approved after a public hearing with concerns about neighborhood character and parking, while the second was approved without opposition. Final orders for both permits were also approved.

Mon Jun 28, 2021

City Council

Brookings City Council to approve budget transfers, water loan, and line replacement project

The Brookings City Council is meeting to consider several financial resolutions, including transfers of appropriations for the FY 2020-21 budget, a Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan from Business Oregon, and the 2021 Water Line Replacement Project. The agenda also includes recognition of Yard of the Month awards and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 7 resolutions, water line engineering contract

The Brookings City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar and seven staff resolutions, including accepting grants and donations, transferring appropriations for various funds, authorizing a Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan application, and approving a $237,500 engineering task order for the 2021 Water Line Replacement Project. The council also agreed to add discussion of ADUs and vacation rentals to the next workshop.

Mon Jun 14, 2021

City Council

Council to consider reservoir painting, Tidewater improvements, and county building MOU

The Brookings City Council will consider several infrastructure and intergovernmental items: approving task orders and engineer estimates for painting the Marine Drive Reservoir and improving the Tidewater Reservoir, and a memorandum of understanding with Curry County for building services. The council will also recognize the Brookings-Harbor High School baseball team for their state championship season and approve routine minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves baseball team commendation and engineering contracts

The Brookings City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 21-R-1204 commending the Brookings Harbor High School boys' baseball team for their successful 2021 season. The council also unanimously approved two engineering task orders with Dyer Partnership for the Marine Drive Reservoir Interior Painting Project and the Tidewater Reservoir Improvement Project, and authorized the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Curry County for building services. The consent calendar, including minutes from May 24, 2021, and May 4, 2021, was approved unanimously.

Mon Jun 7, 2021

City Council

Council to discuss St. Timothy's Church change of use and homeless camping rule

The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss a change of use for St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, including relevant land development code sections, a neighborhood petition, and a letter from Peter. They will also review Temporary Emergency Rule 2020-1, which allows homeless camping on religious institution property during the COVID-19 state of emergency. No formal decisions are expected at this workshop.

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Tue Jun 1, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on short-term rental permit and land partition

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two quasi-judicial matters: a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 1408 View Court and a partition of a .28-acre parcel on Meadow Lane. Staff recommends approval of the short-term rental permit. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves short-term rental permit and land partition

The Brookings Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 1408 View Court and a partition of a .28-acre parcel in the 600 block of Meadow Lane. Both approvals were unanimous (6-0) and based on staff findings and conditions of approval. No public opposition was voiced at either hearing.

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Thu May 27, 2021

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission to consider Garden Club MOU for Azalea Park maintenance

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the Brookings Harbor Garden Club for maintenance of the Formal Gardens in Azalea Park. The MOU outlines responsibilities, including $3,000 annual funding from the city, and insurance requirements. The agenda also includes updates on the Azalea Festival and summer events.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves garden club MOU for Azalea Park maintenance

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Brookings Harbor Garden Club (BHGC) to take over maintenance of the Azalea Park Formal Gardens, while relinquishing landscaping duties at City Hall and Frontage Road. The City Council had already approved the MOU pending this commission's approval. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included informational updates on the Azalea Festival, summer events, a proposed Parks & Rec District ballot initiative, and Bankus Park maintenance.

Mon May 24, 2021

City Council

Council to adopt FY 2021-22 budget and set water/sewer rates

The Brookings City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2021-22 budget, setting water and sewer rates and system replacement fees, and approving state revenue sharing. They will also consider a memorandum of understanding with the Brookings Harbor Garden Club and an extension of the insurance agent of record contract. The Urban Renewal Agency will hold a hearing on its own budget adoption.

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✓ Decided: Brookings City Council adopts FY 2021-22 budget and sets water, sewer rates

The Council unanimously adopted the FY 2021-22 budget (Resolution 21-R-1199), including a tax levy and appropriations, after a public hearing with no comments. It also approved water and sewer rates and system replacement fees for 2021-22 via Resolutions 21-R-1200, 21-R-1201, and 21-R-1202. The Council authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Brookings Harbor Garden Club for garden maintenance and a one-year contract extension with CAL/OR Insurance Specialist, Inc. All actions were unanimous.

Mon May 10, 2021

City Council

Council to consider purchase of police training simulator

The Brookings City Council will consider purchasing a mobile situational awareness training system for the police department, with quotes from three vendors. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a report on April vouchers.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $40,965 police training system purchase

The Brookings City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a MILO Range Mobile Situational Awareness Training System for $40,965 from MILO Virtual, as presented by Police Chief Kelby McCrae. The council also unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from April 26, 2021, and April 6, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments on low-income housing, Covid-19 funds, and homelessness.

Tue May 4, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review CUP-3-21 and Seacrest Estates III

The Brookings Planning Commission is meeting to consider a conditional use permit (CUP-3-21) for 1214 Moore Street and a preliminary subdivision plat (SUB-2-21) for Seacrest Estates III. The supplemental packet includes letters of opposition from neighbors regarding the CUP and an amended plat map from the engineer for the subdivision.

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Tue May 4, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on short-term rental, subdivisions

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four land-use applications, including a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, a property partition, and two subdivisions. The commission will make decisions on each of these quasi-judicial matters.

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves two short-term rentals, partition, and two subdivisions

The Brookings Planning Commission approved all four public hearing items on May 4, 2021. It granted a conditional use permit for two short-term rentals at 1214 Moore Street, a partition of a 5.06-acre parcel on Hassett Street, a four-lot subdivision (Tide Pool Estates) on Dawson Road, and a 22-lot subdivision (Seacrest Estates Phase III) north of Seacrest Lane. All approvals were unanimous (6-0) and subject to staff conditions, with an added condition for the short-term rentals requiring a notice about no beach access and trespassing.

Mon May 3, 2021

City Council

Council to discuss wastewater inflow, mental health, nonprofit agreements

The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss updates on inflow and infiltration at the wastewater treatment plant, mental health resources, and relationships with nonprofits. They will review several agreements, including a memorandum of understanding with the Brookings Harbor Baseball Club, a tower lease with KCIW, and an intergovernmental agreement with ODOT. No formal votes are expected as this is a discussion session.

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Mon Apr 26, 2021

City Council

Council to appoint planning commissioner, hear mental health proclamation

The Brookings City Council will consider a mental health awareness proclamation, accept a planning commission resignation, and appoint a new commissioner. They will also hear a presentation from Curry Health Network and approve routine consent items including minutes and financial reports. The Urban Renewal Agency will discuss the Hemlock Street improvement project.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Anthony Bond to Planning Commission, accepts Morosky resignation

The Brookings City Council unanimously accepted Councilor Michelle Morosky's resignation from the Planning Commission and appointed Anthony Bond to fill the vacancy. The council also approved the consent calendar, including minutes and March financial reports, and removed a duplicate agenda item. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Apr 19, 2021

City Council

Council to declare mayor's seat vacant, set appointment process

The Brookings City Council is holding a special meeting to formally declare the mayor's seat vacant following Mayor Pieper's resignation and to determine how to fill the position, likely by appointment. The agenda includes a draft timeline for the appointment process and references to relevant city charter and state statutes.

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✓ Decided: Council accepts mayor's resignation, appoints new mayor and councilor

The City Council accepted Mayor Jake Pieper's resignation and unanimously appointed Councilor Ron Hedenskog as the new Mayor. Council Position #4 was declared vacant and Michelle Morosky was unanimously appointed to fill it.

Mon Apr 19, 2021

Budget Committee

Brookings Urban Renewal Budget Committee to review and approve 2021-22 budget

The Brookings Urban Renewal Budget Committee will meet to elect officers, approve prior minutes, hear the budget message, review the proposed 2021-22 budget, take public comments, and either approve the budget for forwarding to the Urban Renewal Agency or adjourn to a later date. The agenda includes no specific dollar amounts or project details.

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Mon Apr 19, 2021

Budget Committee

Brookings Budget Committee to review and approve 2021-22 budget

The Brookings Budget Committee will meet to elect officers, approve prior minutes, hear the budget message, and hold a public hearing on state shared revenues. The main task is reviewing the proposed 2021-22 budget and deciding whether to approve it and forward it to the City Council for adoption, or continue the meeting to April 22.

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Mon Apr 12, 2021

City Council

Council to consider underground diesel tank removal and Hemlock Street project

The Brookings City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session beforehand. The main agenda items include a staff report on the Underground Diesel Tank Removal and Replacement Project, a Hemlock Street Improvement Project, and a discussion on Parks and Recreation District Formation. The council will also consider a resolution and draft order related to the parks district, and discuss support for Project Turnkey.

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✓ Decided: Council votes 3-2 not to support Project Turnkey

The Council voted 3-2 to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter stating the City does not support Project Turnkey, based on information known at the time. It also unanimously approved a resolution supporting the formation of the South Coast Parks and Recreation District, reinstated the Yard of the Month program, and approved several staff actions including a $181,410 road contract.

Tue Apr 6, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide short-term rental permit at 7001 Welch Court

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to decide on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-2-21) requested by Adria Honda to operate a short-term rental at 7001 Welch Court. The property is a single-family dwelling in an R-1-6 zone. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions, including a local manager, parking restrictions, and business license requirements. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 2, 2021 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves short-term rental permit at 7001 Welch Court

The Brookings Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-2-21) to operate a short-term rental at 7001 Welch Court, based on the staff report and conditions of approval. The commission also approved the final order for the permit and the minutes from the March 2, 2021 meeting. Commissioner Cody Coons was nominated and elected as Vice Chairperson for the remainder of 2021.

Mon Apr 5, 2021

City Council

Council to consider Tropicalia liquor license, workshop on recreation center and urban renewal

The Brookings City Council will hold a special meeting to consider approving a liquor license application for Tropicalia, based on a police chief's letter and application. Following that, a workshop will discuss updates on the Community Recreation Center Task Force and prioritizing urban renewal projects. The meeting is largely procedural with two substantive discussion topics.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes liquor license for Tropicalia Brazilian Cuisine

The Brookings City Council held a special meeting on April 5, 2021, and took one substantive action. Council voted unanimously to authorize the City Manager to sign a liquor license for Tropicalia Brazilian Cuisine. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:04 PM.

Thu Mar 25, 2021

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks commission to discuss disc golf course revisions and Azalea Park gardens

The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss several park projects, including proposed revisions to the disc golf course, the Azalea Park formal gardens, Kidtown development, and the Slippery Banana tournament. The agenda includes public appearances and commissioner reports, but no formal action items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Commission hears garden maintenance proposals, no formal action taken

The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission met on March 25, 2021, and approved the January 28, 2021 minutes with a correction. No formal decisions were made on agenda items. The commission heard a proposal from the Azalea Park Foundation to maintain the formal gardens and discussed updates on the disc golf course, garden maintenance, and Kidtown playground replacement.

Mon Mar 22, 2021

City Council

Council to consider emergency broadcasting, Monarch Pledge, Project Turnkey update

The Brookings City Council will discuss and potentially act on several items, including an emergency broadcasting system quote, a Monarch Pledge, and an update on Project Turnkey, a state-funded motel conversion for homeless services. The agenda also includes routine consent items like approving minutes, reappointing a planning committee member, and receiving February financial reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves AM radio equipment for emergency broadcasting

The Brookings City Council approved the purchase of AM radio broadcasting equipment, signage, and a permanent antenna for emergency broadcasting. The council also authorized the Mayor to take the Mayor's Monarch Pledge in a 3-1 vote, and received updates on Project Turnkey, a homeless shelter project.

Tue Mar 9, 2021

Budget Committee

Budget workshop to discuss 2020-21 items including public safety fee

The Brookings Budget Committee is holding a workshop to discuss potential items for the 2020-21 budget, including a public safety fee follow-up, wages, insurance, and capital projects across departments. No decisions are being made at this workshop; it is a discussion session ahead of the formal Budget Committee meeting scheduled for April 16, 2020.

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Mon Mar 8, 2021

City Council

Council to consider trash rate increase and sidewalk project

The Brookings City Council and Urban Renewal Agency will meet to consider a rate increase from Curry Transfer and Recycling, review the Planning Commission's 2020 annual report, and discuss urban renewal financing. The Urban Renewal Agency will also consider approving engineering services for the Railroad Street Sidewalk Infill Project. The meeting includes a proclamation declaring 2021 as the Honorary Year of Veterans, Service Members and their Families.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new CTR rate schedule effective April 1, 2021

The City Council unanimously approved a new rate schedule for Curry Transfer and Recycling (CTR), effective April 1, 2021. They also unanimously accepted the Planning Commission's 2020 annual report and approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Mar 2, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on short-term rental at 1525 Beach Avenue

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to decide on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-1-21) for a short-term rental at 1525 Beach Avenue. The applicant, Coastside Enterprises, LLC/George Carman, seeks to use an existing single-family dwelling as a short-term rental. Staff recommends approval, subject to conditions. The commission will also review the 2020 annual report and discuss the Urban Renewal Agency Design Review Committee.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves short-term rental permit at 1525 Beach Avenue

The Brookings Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-1-21) for a short-term rental at 1525 Beach Avenue, based on the staff report and conditions of approval. The commission also approved its 2020 Annual Report and the minutes from the December 1, 2020 meeting. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

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Mon Mar 1, 2021

City Council

Council workshop on emergency radio, Kid Town, Azalea Park gardens

The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss three topics: a city emergency AM/FM broadcasting system, the Kid Town playground project including an estimate from Leathers & Associates, and the Azalea Park Formal Gardens, including related documents. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion session.

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Mon Feb 22, 2021

City Council

Council to review urban renewal facade program and financial reports

The Brookings City Council and Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve routine minutes and financial reports, and discuss future urban renewal projects, including the Facade Improvement Program. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Brookings City Council approves consent calendar, no major decisions

The Brookings City Council met on February 22, 2021, and approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from the February 8 meeting and financial reports for November 2020 and January 2021. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with public comments on suicide awareness and homelessness.

Tue Feb 16, 2021

Budget Committee

Brookings budget committee reviews 2021-22 revenue and spending options

The Brookings Budget Committee is holding a workshop to discuss potential items for the 2021-22 budget, including revenue sources and personnel costs. Topics include local gas tax, franchise fees, marijuana tax, liquor tax, transient room tax, 911 tax, staffing, PERS, and insurance. The committee will also review the golf course, airport, and urban renewal, and set a draft budget calendar.

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Mon Feb 8, 2021

City Council

Council to approve sewer repair contract and Safe Routes to School grant

The Brookings City Council will consider approving an inflow and infiltration repair contract and accepting an ODOT Safe Routes to School grant with a resolution. They will also review January vouchers and hear public comments. The meeting includes consent calendar items for prior minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $122,600 sewer repair contract and Safe Routes to School grant

The Brookings City Council unanimously approved a $122,600 contract with Insituform Technologies LLC for inflow and infiltration repair, and adopted Resolution 21-R-1196 to accept a Safe Routes to School grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Feb 1, 2021

City Council

Council hears affordable housing bills and SDC study update

The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to receive updates on affordable housing legislation from Representative David Brock Smith and on the System Development Charges (SDC) study request for proposals. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

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Thu Jan 28, 2021

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks Commission to review 2020 year-end accomplishments and hear disc golf update

The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission will review the 2020 year-end parks summary, hear a presentation from the Brookings Disc Golf Association, and receive updates on the Community Rec Center Task Force and upcoming park projects. The agenda also includes introducing new commissioners and approving prior meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Parks commission hears disc golf course improvement proposals

The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission approved the September 22, 2020 minutes and added an agenda item to appoint a Vice Chair. During public appearances, the Brookings Disc Golf Association proposed hole revisions for course improvements; the commission asked staff to gather details for a future action item. The commission also received a 2020 year-end review highlighting park usage and completed projects.

Mon Jan 25, 2021

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $88,300 pump house repair contract

The Brookings City Council unanimously approved several items, including a contract for pump house repairs, an intergovernmental agreement with the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (SCINT), and a resolution authorizing signatories. They also updated council liaison assignments. No items were denied or tabled.

Mon Jan 11, 2021

City Council

Council to swear in new mayor and councilors, accept election results

The Brookings City Council will hold its first meeting of 2021, swearing in newly elected Mayor Jake Pieper and Councilors Brad Alcorn and Ed Schreiber, and accepting the official election results. The council will also make appointments to the Budget Committee and Parks & Recreation Committee, and review the December 2020 check register. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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✓ Decided: New council sworn in; McKinney named Council President

The Brookings City Council held its first meeting of 2021, swearing in Mayor Jake Pieper and Councilors Brad Alcorn and Ed Schreiber. Councilor John McKinney was unanimously appointed Council President, and the council unanimously approved the consent calendar and accepted the official election results. No other substantive business was conducted.